Our philosophy is to emphasize sport and fun and provide as much chess instruction as a child can bear...but not overload...by providing supervised, spirited play, each student associates Chess with fun, and therefore larger numbers of them ultimately excel or at least become proficient in the great, significant, game of chess.

"They lost sense of time and distance, crossing into Ethiopia and measuring their journey by watching the moon expand and become full; four full moons came and went, Juac says, before they stopped after walking hundreds of miles. Then, when Ethiopia’s government was overthrown in 1991, they were forced, under the threat of being shot, to turn and walk... Read more

Long servicing the Manhattan Community, here's an idea whose time has come, Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps...In Brooklyn! All Levels. Ages 4 and older! Chess NYC, St. John's Lutheran Church & Town Square Bring You Greenpoint Chess Camp! From Chess Leaders to Grand Masters, this Camp is sure to captivate, motivate and generate chess players. Each child will receive as much... Read more

Chess NYC coaches participated in an afternoon of professional development. D.O.E certified teachers helped introduce new classroom management techniques, ensuring more productive learning environments for our Chess NYC students. We look forward to continuing to learn and improve as educators, each and every day!
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As Chess NYC Programs continue to mature, the advances increase and their steady progress is indisputably measurable. Chess NYC Schools throughout New York City continue to impact Championships. In preparation for National competition, Chess NYC Schools marched through the 2015 New York State Chess Championships. Congratulations IS 318, Chelsea Prep, PS 11, Lower Lab and PS 34!
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"Our child did a one week camp session and he went from having only a basic knowledge of the pieces to playing competitively with family members. I see his self confidence growing in his own intelligence with his increased mastery of chess. He loved every day at camp and is asking to go back. The most dramatic result is... Read more

The 1st Season of our Chess NYC G & T Saturday Quads was a SMASHING Success! We had over 115 players participate and many of the countries today scholastic players used this as their training ground! The competition was consistent and competitive throughout and most importantly great sportsmanship was shown and new friendships developed! We look forward to next season starting February... Read more

A great way to celebrate MLK Day! Children of all races, ages, gender and social backgrounds playing TOGETHER. A Great Job Chelsea Prep, I.S 318, Lower Lab, PS 11 and PS 3! A special thanks to the great staff of Chess in the Schools for another wonderful event! (Click title for more information)
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"Our child did a one week camp session and he went from having only a basic knowledge of the pieces to playing competitively with family members. I see his self confidence growing in his own intelligence with his increased mastery of chess. He loved every day at camp and is asking to go back. The most dramatic result is that... Read more

Chess NYC's philosophy in Chess Instruction is to emphasize sport and fun and provide as much chess instruction as a child can bear...but not more......In doing so and providing supervised, spirited play, each student associates Chess with fun, and therefore larger numbers of them ultimately excel or @ least become proficient in the great, significant, game of chess. In keeping... Read more

Ephasizing sport and fun and providing as much chess instruction as a child can bear...but careful to overload...enjoying supervised, spirited play, each student associates Chess with fun, and therefore larger numbers of them ultimately excel or at least become proficient in the great, significant, game of chess. This December Chess NYC is offering, weekly tournaments, camps ever day schools are closed... Read more

From Chess Leaders to Grand Masters, these Camps are sure to captivate, motivate and generate SOCIAL , well adjusted Chess players. Each child will receive as much chess time as they like while enjoying mind clearing, fun and cooling break opportunities. Overflowing with supervision, special attention to those with greater commitment levels to Chess, as well as those who need... Read more

We are thankful for a great deal around here @ Chess NYC. As we, once again, prepare to "turn off the Chess" and spend a peaceful day with our families (though perhaps play a game or 2 there?), we take pause to reflect on what has been another remarkable year by every measure. On behalf of the entire Chess NYC... Read more

“We ate one meal a day. When you go to school in the morning you have nothing to eat until 7 p.m. To wait without something to do was terrible. But when I’m on a chess board, I can play all day without thinking of eating.” - Majur Juac | Wall Street Journal
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Successfully competing on a local level, several Chess NYC schools have qualified to compete on a National level in December. Individuals and Teams from Chelsea Prep/PS 33, PS 11, IS 318 and Lower Lab will all be heading to Orlando to represent NYC and play for National Titles.
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Ephasizing sport and fun and providing as much chess instruction as a child can bear...but careful to overload...enjoying supervised, spirited play, each student associates Chess with fun, and therefore larger numbers of them ultimately excel or at least become proficient in the great, significant, game of chess. This November Chess NYC is offering, weekly tournaments, camps ever day schools are... Read more

This Wednesday, Join us as we host a screening of the critically acclaimed film Brooklyn Castle and meet some of the stars too! The story about an underfunded, inner City school dominating the competitive scholastic Chess world will move even the coldest of hearts and surely inspire everyone to be just a little bit greater. The movie will be shown... Read more

Join Chess NYC for our Annual Halloween Chess Tournament at PS 183! Make sure to come in costume as we willl be awarding best costume prizes! These "Boutique", RATED Events are the perfect introduction for advancing Players to Tournament play! Testing there games against like skilled opponents in a structured, yet comfortable environment ensures confidence building and improved play. Tournament... Read more

From Chess Leaders to Grand Masters, these Camps are sure to captivate, motivate and generate SOCIAL , well adjusted Chess players. Each child will receive as much chess time as they like while enjoying mind clearing,fun and cooling (sometimes wet) break opportunities. Overflowing with supervision, special attention to those with greater commitment levels to Chess, as well as those who need... Read more

Ephasizing sport and fun and providing as much chess instruction as a child can bear...but careful to overload...enjoying supervised, spirited play, each student associates Chess with fun, and therefore larger numbers of them ultimately excel or at least become proficient in the great, significant, game of chess. This October Chess NYC is offering, weekly tournaments, camps ever day schools are... Read more

Chess NYC announced today the acquisition of reigning USA Champion GM Gata Kamsky to compete for the New York Knights. The Season launches August 26th 7:10pm when The Knights will be on their new "Home Court", the World Famous Friars Club, taking on the Boston Blitz. "Last year we came up a little bit short" stated Co-Director Michael Propper "and... Read more

Chess NYC's philosophy in Chess Instruction is to emphasize sport and fun and provide as much chess instruction as a child can bear...but not more.....In doing so and providing supervised, spirited play, each student associates Chess with fun, and therefore larger numbers of them ultimately excel or @ least become proficient in the great, significant, game of chess.
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Over the past 5 years our Chess NYC Fun & Training Camps have experienced tremendous growth and success! We can proudly say that this week we hosted our largest chess camps to date with over 600 participants attending 5 incredible days across all 4 camp locations. Thank you!
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"I really appreciate this extra help you are offering us, as it will allow both my kids to continue receiving all the benefits Chess NYC has been offering them. I love the fact that so many of your staff know my kids by name, as well as being so passionate about chess!" - Current G & T Parent